Data on self-medication among healthcare students at Najran University, KSA

Abstract

The prevalence of self-medication (SM) has increased in health professionals due to awareness of disease and symptoms. Incorrect use of medication caused harmful effects. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of health professionals, this survey was conducted. A cross-sectional study was carried out among health professionals of different specialities. Knowledge, attitude and practice-based questions were asked through an electronically distributed questionnaire. Data were statistically tested using the Chi-square test with SPSS. Most of the health professionals were aware with the term of self-medication; however the knowledge about related questions was not satisfactory. Almost half of the participants practiced self-medication. The prevalence of self-medication among participants was high. They need to be trained and educate about the incorrect use of self-medication.

Self-medication practice among adults in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

“…Numerous studies have documented this practice among undergraduates, both in the medical and non-medical fields [12,13] as well as among the general populace in other nations including Brazil [14], Peru [15], and KSA [1]. It was identified that health science students around the world are increasingly turning to self-medication [16,17].…”

Hemşirelerin Kendi Kendine İlaç Kullanma ve Önerme Durumlarının İncelenmesi

“…Literatürde bu konuda farklı katılımcı gruplarına yönelik yapılan çalışmalara da kendi kendine ilaç kullanma oranlarının oldukça yüksek olduğu görülmektedir 3,4,9,10,13,16,[24][25][26][27] kendilerine ilaç kullandıkları belirlenirken, lise mezunu hemşirelerin anlamlı olarak daha az ilaç önerdikleri görülmüştür. Kırılmaz tarafından yapılan çalışma sonucunda, lisansüstü düzeyde eğitim alan bireylerin kendi kendilerine ilaç kullanım durumlarının daha fazla olduğu ve eğitim düzeylerinin arttıkça ilaç kullanımlarının da arttığı sonucuna ulaşmıştır.…”

Factors causing self-medication in nursing students

“…Khan et al (6) realizaron una investigación con el fin de mostrar datos de automedicación en estudiantes del área de la salud, donde participaron estudiantes de medicina, odontología, farmacia, enfermería y fisioterapia. La prevalencia de automedicación entre los participantes fue significativamente alta.…”